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Many, many
thanks to all of the people and
organizations that help me do what I do.
I
would encourage you to visit their websites
and show your support where possible.
Lizi Beard-Ward
artist extraordinaire
Lizi’s artistic work consists of
designs in acrylic, oil, pen and
ink, wood construction and
digital imagery.
Commissioned
by the Memphis Brooks Museum and
the Pink Palace Museum, Lizi is
known locally and nationally for
her campy, funny Memphis art,
faux finishing, stage set and
designs, painted murals,
courtroom exhibits and
architectural renderings.
To see more of Lizi's work,
check out
The Art of Lizi Beard-Ward
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Memphis Convention & Visitors Bureau
Memphis online! The Memphis
Convention & Visitors Bureau
was created in 1925 for the
purpose of promoting Memphis
as a desired
destination for conventions
and tourists. This is your
immediate and best source
for travel information ---
hotels, attractions, and
restaurants, plus online
coupons that combine all
your options to make your
visit easier. They’ll show
you why “America’s
Friendliest City” has
received so many Gold
Service and Pinnacle Awards.
Visit Memphis online at
Memphis Travel. |
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Elmwood Cemetery
Elmwood was established as
part of the Rural Cemetery
Movement which swept the
nation in the early to mid
1800s. It is a classic
example of a garden cemetery
with its park-like setting, sweeping
vistas, shady knolls, large
stands of ancient trees, and
magnificent monuments.
Elmwood is the most historic
ground in this part of the
world. The dramatic Entry
Bridge, the Carpenter-Gothic
Office Cottage– the entire
80-acre cemetery – are all
on the National Register of
Historic Places, and Elmwood
is also an official Bird
Sanctuary and Arboretum.
To dig up more
information,
visit their website at
elmwoodcemetery.org. |
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Citizens to Preserve Overton Park
Their mission is simple: To
preserve and defend the Old
Forest of Overton Park for
the enjoyment, education,
and inspiration of this and
future generations. Walk in
the woods over the 1.5-mile
trail through the Old Forest
and savor the beauty of
Overton Park. If you're not
familiar with the Old Forest
trails, please join CPOP at
10am on the second Saturday
and last Sunday of every
month, rain or shine, hot or
cold for a free guided
nature hike! Everyone is
welcome.
To get involved,
visit the
CPOP website. |
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Downtown Memphis Commission
In 1977, the City of Memphis
and Shelby County
governments established the
Center City
Commission to
capitalize on Downtown's
role as the economic,
cultural, and governmental
heart of the city and
county. Today their focus is
to improve the economy of
Memphis and Shelby County by
coordinating an aggressive
public/private program to
promote the redevelopment
and economic growth of the
Central Business Improvement
District (CBID)", the area
referred to as "Downtown".
Find out what's happening in
DowntownMemphis. |
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University District
Memphis News
The
University District Memphis News is a communication tool for our neighborhood
residents, businesses and civic organizations that celebrates our local
community by sharing news stories and individual experiences.
Their website presents informative photographs, multimedia and
stories
provided by community members with editorial and technical support from The
University of Memphis. The
UDistrict Hyperlocal Hub welcomes submissions relative to the University of
Memphis District community. Submissions may include, but are not limited to,
information about upcoming events, news articles, editorials and lifestyle
features.
Get educated at the University District Memphis News. |
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Mississippi River Corridor
The Mississippi River Corridor
is
dedicated to the economic development, land conservation, environment and
wildlife preservation of the six counties that border the Mississippi River
along the entire western border of Tennessee. The six counties that comprise the
Corridor are Shelby, Tipton, Lauderdale, Dyer, Lake and Obion. Its mission is to
identify, conserve and interpret the region’s natural, cultural and scenic
resources to improve the quality of life and prosperity in West Tennessee.
Float over to
the
Mississippi River Corridor. |
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KWAM AM990 Talk Radio
Talk about Memphis,
listen about Memphis, learn about Memphis. KWAM 990 is The New Voice of Memphis!
Business, Entertainment, Politics and Sports are just a few of the topics and
subjects explored all day, every day. Follow Earle Farrell, Chris Wade and the
Variety Hour with a different local host every weekday.
Tune in and turn on to
KWAM AM990 Talk Radio. |
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Memphis
Map For Elvis Fans
Andrea Shaw and Alan Grossman are fans from New York City who
came to Memphis looking for Elvis and ended up falling in love with the city.
Years ago they visited Memphis to see Graceland and discovered there was no
single map to guide them to other Elvis sites in the city. After 3 years of
research they hired one of the country’s top map illustrators along with an
award-winning art director/graphic artist to produce the first illustrated map
of Memphis that is based on Elvis’s life.
This map helps to plan a visit to Memphis, serves as a guide for a
self-conducted tour of downtown and is the perfect souvenir to remember your
visit. Even if you’re not able to visit Memphis, the map help’s you visualize
how Elvis lived in the city he called home.
Study
the
Memphis
Map For Elvis Fans. |
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SAMA
The objectives
of
the Summer Avenue Merchants Association are to represent and advance the
interests of the businesses on Summer Avenue, establish the growth and
beautification of Summer Avenue by seeking the improvement of dwellings and
landscaping, establish mutual protection and safety, and to promote the
commercial and economic development of Hispanic businesses in the area.
Ride down to
the
SAMA. |
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The Memphis Cotton Museum
When you visit the Cotton
Museum, you're treading on
the legendary floor of the
Memphis Cotton
Exchange—where cotton
traders once stood at the
center of the global cotton
economy. Until recently, no
one was allowed in here
except
members and their guests.
Now this spectacular room is
open to the public. It has
been painstakingly restored
and is devoted to sharing
the story of cotton—the crop
that created empires,
transformed American
culture, and changed the
history of a nation and the
world.
See history for yourself at
the
Memphis Cotton Museum. |
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Memphis Heritage
Memphis Heritage, Inc. was
founded in 1975 as a
non-profit educational and
charitable
organization.
Since
1975, we have been the voice
for the preservation of the
Memphis area's architectural
heritage.
From the Hill mansion on
Union Avenue throughout the
surrounding area, Memphis
Heritage keeps working to
educate and coordinate
individuals and groups to
save, improve, reuse, and
maintain architecturally and
historically significant
buildings, streets,
neighborhoods, parks, and
cultural artifacts of Shelby
County, Tennessee.
Come find out how you can
become
an active part of
Memphis Heritage. |
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Original Memphis
Built on a bluff, and always on the precipice.
That’s Memphis — teetering between north and south, east and west, rich and
poor, black and white. This town of tensions tells a tale unlike any other. If
you like mesmerizing architecture, societal collision, restless ghosts, meteoric
rises and tragic declines, you’ll love Original Memphis. Twenty-one historic
sites. Countless inspiring stories.
Discover Original
Memphis. |
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FedEx St. Jude Classic
The children at St. Jude
Children’s Research Hospital
may never attend a
golf tournament, but golf
and the people in Memphis
and the Mid-South play a
major role in their care.
The tournament now known as
the St.
Jude Classic was founded in
1958 as the Memphis Open by
seven Memphis
businessmen who hatched
their plan in the grill at
the old Colonial Country
Club in East Memphis. With
an initial purse of $20,000,
the founders had little idea
that their creation would
one day become the world
class event it is today.
Get on course at the
FedEx
St. Jude Classic. |
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Center For Southern
Folklore
The Center for Southern Folklore is a private non-profit
organization dedicated to documenting and presenting the people, music and
traditions of the region. Experience the music, lifestyles, arts and foods of
the Memphis/Delta area men and women, young and old who we've talked to and
learned from since the early 1970s.
Experience the
Center For Southern
Folklore. |
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West Tennessee Historical
Society
The West Tennessee Historical Society, which traces its
ancestry back to the 1857 founding of the Old Folks of Shelby County, is the
umbrella heritage organization for the Western Grand Division of Tennessee.
Within its twenty-one counties, it supports historical programs, archives,
publications, preservation, markers, museums, and other historical collections.
The WTHS promotes all aspects of state and local history.
Live history at the
West Tennessee Historical
Society. |
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Kentucky to Memphis Bicycle Tour
The K2M Bicycle Tour is a route from Kentucky to Memphis that
begins on Highway 157 just north of the Tennessee/Kentucky border and ends at
the Mississippi River Greenbelt Park at Harbor Town in downtown Memphis.
Included are maps, documentary video, photographs, GPS data and other
information that are intended to be shared with anyone interested in riding the
K2M route and exploring the spectacular bicycling country of West Tennessee.
Ride the Kentucky to Memphis
Bicycle Tour. |
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Jubilee Ltd
There is not a more passionate Memphian and
promoter of the City of Memphis than my long
time friend, Don Hassell. I have known Don
for almost thirty years and have observed
his knowledge of Memphis history and
heritage. You can choose from a
collection of products celebrating the great
city of Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.A. Like no
other place, this online store affords a
wide selection of compelling and original
Memphis-themed graphic designs, applied to
stylish apparel and other useful items.
Shop Memphis at
JubileeLtd |
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Zippin Pippin
On February 22, 2010 the Green Bay, WI. Park
Committee approved buying the rights to the
Zippin Pippin. The matter went before the G.B. City Council and on March 3, 2010 they
gave their approval to purchase which
included the rights to the name, design and
any historic items. On March 19, 2010 the
Mayor and representatives of Memphis based
Save Libertyland, Inc. signed the $10,000
purchase contract.
Follow the
DETOUR to the Zippin Pippin |
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Remember Libertyland
Remember Libertyland was launched on June
26th, 2006, around the time that parts of
Libertyland were being auctioned off. Since
then, I’ve been dedicated to documenting not
only the park’s history, but what happens to
what’s left of Libertyland in the future.
Join the
cause at
Remember Libertyland |
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AIA
Memphis
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AIA Memphis |
Established
in 1953, AIA Memphis has served West Tennessee as the local chapter of The
American Institute of Architects (AIA) headquartered in Memphis. Members of
AIA from across the globe have worked with each other and their communities
to create more valuable, healthy, secure, and sustainable buildings and
cityscapes. Our local voices join more than 85,000 architects and allied
professionals who work together to create a better future by design. Our
mission is to promote architecture and the profession; advocate for livable
and sustainable communities; and serve as a resource for our members.
Shape
Memphis with
AIA Memphis |
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Westy's
Located
in the heart of The Pinch district, Westy's is home to one of the most famous
delicacies in town: The Hot Fudge Pie.
Jake Schorr, co-owner of Westy's, invented the dessert back in the early 70's at
another restaurant he owned at the time, Jefferson Square. It was a big hit, and
he carried the recipe with him on to his next restaurant The North End - a place
I went to many, many times - just for the pie. And now it's available at
Westy's. Fill your
plate at
Westy's |
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Carriage Company of
Memphis
Enjoy
the peace and tranquility of years gone by, in our beautifully handcrafted
carriages. Open year-round, we are available for shuttle service, tours and
special occasions. Our tours are filled with interesting facts about Memphis
history and our drivers want to make your ride extra special. Located in
historic downtown Memphis Tennessee. Carriages are stationed in front of the
Famous Peabody Hotel on Union Ave. We are also stationed at the corners of
Second and Beale and Third and Beale. We can pick you up from your favorite
restaurant or hotel.
Horse around with the
Carriage Company of
Memphis |
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Shelby County Archives
The
Shelby County Archives protects, preserves and provides public access to the
permanent historical records of Shelby County Government. To accomplish this the
staff and volunteers maintain an onsite research area for customer service and
exhibits. Archives include:Tennessee Vital Records, Shelby County Records,
Exhibits and Documentaries.
Dig deep into the
Shelby County Archives |
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Riverfront Development Corporation
The
RDC's purpose is to plan, promote and coordinate the development and operation
of amenities that will enhance the attractiveness, accessibility and economic
value of the Memphis waterfront. Its purposes also include the development of
public/private partnerships designed to implement the goals set forth in a
Master Plan. Under contract with the
City of Memphis, the Corporation will be responsible for planning, operating,
and enhancing the riverfront
parks, Mud Island River Park and
the Promenade.
They envision a world class waterfront destination rooted in the unique
history and character of Memphis that showcases the Mississippi River’s power
and majesty and binds us together as a community.
View the vision at the
Riverfront
Development Corporation |
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Mud Island River
Park

The Mississippi River park located on Mud Island includes bike trails, pedal
boats, and rafts, as well as a hydraulic scale model of the lower Mississippi
River from Cairo, Illinois to New Orleans. Major cities and small towns located
on the river are marked in the scale model, and markers explain history and
facts about the river. The model empties into a "Gulf of Mexico" replica which
was once a waterpark named Bud Boogie Beach, and on the other side is a small
wooden boat named the Maymay which is no longer open to the public.
The Mississippi River Museum on Mud Island presents the history of the lower
Mississippi river valley, with great emphasis on the steamboat, complete with a
full-scale replica steamboat.
Mud Island is also home to a 5,000 seat outdoor amphitheater which has been used
for a summer concert series for over two decades. The band Dash Rip Rock, which
has played there several times, recorded a song named Mud Island that can be
found on two of their albums. James Taylor, performing in the amphitheater
during a light rainstorm in 1992, stuck his arm out into the falling water and
remarked, "Mud Island... ominous name, eh?"
Walk the Mississippi River at
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Books and Resources
Memphis History is fascinating and below is
a list of the books that I would recommend. The books about Memphis that I like
the most are probably best found at Burke's Book Store, The Bookseller at
Laurelwood or in the Hooks Library, 4th floor:
Metropolis of the American Nile by Dr. John Harkins
Historic Shelby County by dr. John Harkins
Yesterday's Memphis by Dr. Charles Crawford
Memphis In The Twenties by Robert Lanier
Memphis During The Progressive Era by William Miller
Past Times by Perre Magness
Elmwood by Perre Magness
Good Abode by Perre Magness
Memphis Medicine by Patricia LaPointe McFarland & Mary Ellen Pitts
A Pictorial History of Memphis by Kitty Plunkett
Notable Black Memphians by Miriam Decosta-Willis
Memphis Down In Dixie by Shields Mcilwaine
Nineteenth Century Memphis Families of Color by Roberta Church & Ronald Walter
Memphis and the Paradox of Place by Wanda Rushing
From Cotton Row to Beale Street by Robert Sigafoos
A Guide To Historic Downtown Memphis by William Patton
Bluff City Barristers by John Thomason
Biography of a River Town by Gerald Capers
At The River I Stand by Joan Beifuss
On This Day in Memphis History by Wayne Dowdy
There are six books by Paul Coppock that are from his newspaper columns
(mostly):
Memphis Sketches
Memphis Memories
Paul Coppock's Mid-South - Vol. 1, 2,3 & 4
Four Mississippi River related books are:
The Sultana Tragedy by Jerry Potter
The Rising Tide by John Barry
A Century on the Mississippi (History of Corps of Engineers) by Dr. Floyd Clay
It Happened on the Mississippi River by James Crutchfield
There are also a ton of small "themed" (mainly photo) books about various
Memphis topics like Music, Beale Street Cotton, Theatres, Bartlett, Cordova,
Peabody Hotel, Overton Park, etc. by Images of America or Arcadia. |
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